Community Living Professional Manager

Community Living Professional Manager

Full-time

Pettis/Saline/Johnson County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the management team of the department, the Community Living Professional Manager provides leadership, supervision, training, and overall coordination of activities at various assigned locations. This assignment is based on the needs of the clients of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Affirm the success of team members assigned by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and training new talent including Individual Support Plan (ISP) training: providing constructive and timely feedback through performance evaluations or during everyday interactions to assigned employees; and handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Projects a positive image of the Center for Human Services by interacting with staff members, external agencies, parents or guardians, and providers in a professional manner.
• Creates a culture of communication by attending and leading as needed all administrative staff meetings, keeping the management team informed of developments or concerns; working with staff members to “problem-solve” issues or concerns, as they arise and participating in all individuals served ISP meetings or other team meetings regarding individuals served.
• Maintains integrity of records as needed by ensuring Medication Administration Record (MARs) are accurate; writing implementation strategies related to ISPs for individuals served; ensuring discharge summaries are completed for all individuals served by the Community Living Program and reviewing and approving documentation.
• Maintains the health and welfare of the individuals served by administering prescription and PRN medications, as prescribed by physician; collaborating with the Registered Nurse on the individual’s medical needs; ensuring physical examinations, are completed annually or as needed; and
• Carries emergency phone, in a rotational basis, as directed by Assistant Director. During this time, the manager must be at least 20 minutes to no more than1-hour drive response time and not be cognitively impaired.  Responds immediately to requests for assistance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to motivate staff team, resolve issues, and make difficult decisions.
• Proven work experience in a supervisory role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams within the department as well as other departments in the agency.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to adhere to deadlines.
• Experience with customer service and conflict resolution.
• Proven success in office environment, working with all levels of management.
• Ability to motivate people on your team and across departments.
• Ability to find solutions and think creatively to reach a resolution.
• Flexible and open to change as we may need to adapt to change due to department growth and/or focus.
• Highly reliable and possess a sense of urgency when needed.
• Strong follow up skills, by phone, emails, etc.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability for others
• Accurate listening
• Conceptual thinking
• Constructive criticism
• Developing others
• Gaining commitment
• Handling stress well
• Initiative
• Leading others
• Monitoring others
• Personal accountability
• Proactive thinking
• Being able to relate to others
• Realistic goal setting for others
• Respect for policies
• Results-orientated thinking
• Role awareness
• Self-confidence
• Theoretical problem-solving
• Understanding motivational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited university and/or a combination of education and direct experience equal to four years.
• Must possess the following certifications or be able to successfully complete upon hire: CPR and First Aid.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Travel as needed
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4401 ext. 553 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.